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Esdras

Scripture • Inter-testament
Esdras is the Greek form of Ezra and is also the name used for the First Book of Esdras, an apocryphal work related to Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Its author is unknown.
Biblical Usage
The name Esdras corresponds to Ezra in the Greek form and appears in the titles of apocryphal books associated with Ezra’s name.